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Recreation Leader - Summer Camp

City of Des Moines
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026 CLOSED ON 4/15/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Leader - Summer Camp position at City of Des Moines?

Oversees activities and participants at City Summer Camps.

Assignment Location: Drake Park, Columbus Park, Evelyn K. Davis Park, MLK Park or Weeks Park.

Application Process: Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview.

Application Deadline: Applications are accepted until such time a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the positions.

Must be 16 years of age.

  • Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid when work assignment requires.
  • Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable driving record background checks.
  • Organizes, plans and leads a. wide variety of recreation activities such as day camps, youth programs summer playground programs, arts and crafts, sports, games and special events supervising participants in these activities.
  • Maintains discipline and observes necessary precautions to ensure safety of activity and program participants.
  • Warns community center patrons against hazardous practices and instructs them on facility rules.
  • Issues and monitors use of recreation supplies and equipment.
  • Maintains attendance and activity records and creates and updates regular reports.
  • Collects admission and class registration fees and writes receipts.

Salary.com Estimation for Recreation Leader - Summer Camp in Des Moines, IA
$39,464 to $50,238
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